Section IV
Trying Your Hand

Sentence Writing
Basic Sentence Structure
(Refer to the Workbook for the rules.)
Practice 1: Write Through Applying Grammar Rules
Supply either the singular or the plural form of the verb given in brackets at the end of each of the sentences.

1.Neither my wife nor I　　　　 able to persuade my daughter to change her mind. (be)
 2.One or perhaps more pages　　　　　　　 missing from this book. (be)
 3.The value of these experiments　　　　　 beyond estimation. (be)
 4.Every soldier and civilian　　　　　 given military training. (be)
 5.The Prime Minister and Party Leader　　　　　 resigned office. (have)
 6.Finally, law and order　　　　　 restored. (be)
 7.Many a teacher　　　　　 the importance of attendance at class. (emphasize )
 8.Her favorite fruit　　　　　 grapes. (be)
 9.The furniture　　　　　 (match) the decoration very well.
10.The Smiths　　　　　 to the movies quite often. (go)
11.Mathematics　　　　　 a subject involving the study of figures, quantities, shapes, etc.(be)
12.This means of communication　　　　　 much more effective. (be)
13.Three days　　　　　 to be a short time for this task. (prove)
14.How much　　　　　 the pair of glasses cost you　 (do)
15.The data he has collected　　　　　 useful to our research. (be)

Answer:
1.am                   2.are                   3.is                   4.is                   5.has
6.is                     7. emphasizes      8.is                   9.matches         10.go
11.is                    12.is                   13.proves           14.does          15.are
Sentence Writing
Practice 2: Write Through Correcting Mistakes
Correct the errors in the following sentences.

1. The managers of the big company is having an important meeting.
2. The beautiful gift her parents bought her have made the girl very happy.
3. The trees on both sides of the busy road is struggling to survive in the fume.
4. Economics are a very popular subject in Western countries.
5. Neither of the books are very interesting.
6. Mr. Deng is the only one of us who have passed the test.
7. Yours are a large family.
8. The class is taking their seats in the conference hall.
9. Ten minutes seem to be a long time for one who waits.
10. There has been many changes in our city in recent years.
11. No one except my best friends know anything about it.
12. The quality of the shoes are rather poor.
13. The actors in this film is loved by young people.
14. Apple and peach is my favorite fruit.
15. Bread and butter are their daily food.

Answer:
1.  The managers of the big company are having an important meeting.
2.  The beautiful gift her parents bought her has made the girl very happy.
3.  The trees on both sides of the busy road are struggling to survive in the fume

4.  Economics is a very popular subject in Western countries.
5.  Neither of the books is very interesting.
6.  Mr. Deng is the only one of us who has passed the test.
7.  Yours is a large family.
8.  The class are taking their seats in the conference hall.
9.  Ten minutes seems to be a long time for one who waits.
10.  There have been many changes in our city in recent years.
11.  No one except my best friends knows anything about it.
12.  The quality of the shoes is rather poor.
13.  The actors in this film are loved by young people.
14.  Apples and peaches are my favorite fruits.
15.  Bread and butter is their daily food.

Sentence Writing
Practice 3: Write Through Translating
Translate the following sentences into Chinese.

1. There is some delicious Chinese food in the big plate.
2. A century ago, the black were prohibited to enter private schools in that country.
3. Their means of living are varied.
4. The rich are not always happier than the poor.
5. All is well that ends well.
6. None of the passengers was aware of the danger.
7. Mathematics is a compulsory course in the university.
8. This pair of blue jeans was bought just yesterday.
   Answer:
             1. 大盘子中盛放着一些美味的中国食品。
             2. 一个世纪前，在那个国家黑人不准进入私立学校学习。
             3. 他们的谋生方法多种多样。
             4. 有钱人不一定总是比穷人快乐。
             5. 结果好就什么都好。
             6. 旅客中谁也没意识到有危险。
             7. 数学是那所大学里的一门必修课。
             8. 这条牛仔裤是昨天刚刚买来的。
   Sentence Writing
   Practice 4: Write Through Describing a Picture
   Write a short passage of about 100 words to tell a story or about an event related to the picture given. Some useful words and phrases have been provided here to help you. You may start the passage with “Chinese food is popular in the world.”
   wherever you go;
   find Chinese restaurants;
   here and there, foreigners enjoy Chinese food a great deal;
   Chinese and foreigners sit at the 　　
   same table;
   one kind or another of Chinese food;
   hospital by nature;
   invite friends to have dinner;
   at home or in a restaurant;
   on important occasions;
   during festivals; unusual; go Dutch (各自分开付款); feel happy; host and treat friends; enjoy Chinese cookery; share one's happiness
   Answer:
   Chinese food is popular in the world. Wherever you go, you will find Chinese restaurants here and there. You may see many foreigners in the restaurants, enjoying the food a great deal. You may also find Chinese and foreigners sitting at the same table and enjoying one kind or another of Chinese food. Chinese people are hospitable by nature. They like to invite friends, and also foreigners, to have dinner at home or in a restaurant on important occasions or during festivals. It is unusual for a Chinese to go Dutch with his friends. It makes them happy to treat those who come to enjoy Chinese cookery and to share their happiness.